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About Spotlight
For fourteen years, Spotlight has helped ambitious software companies win the coverage that makes them famous through the practice of Analyst Relations. Over the past year, we have expanded our offerings to include customer engagement, B2B influencer relations and AI influence to build a new category in the market that we call Influence Orchestration. This offer is resonating with B2B businesses and we are growing quickly. We are a founder-led firm based in Kansas City's Crossroads neighborhood.
About the Position
As a contract Graphic Designer at Spotlight, you’ll be helping out the team with their design needs during the absence of the Creative Director during her Maternity leave. This position would be contracted from January through June and would have 30 - 40 hrs of work each week.
During this time, you’ll work to bring the 2027 Marketing Strategy vision to life from a visual standpoint. This will include and is not limited to, monthly marketing reports featuring thought leadership pieces coordinated throughout the business, digital campaign promotional assets through LinkedIn and email, internal and external collateral that stakeholders will take value in.
You’ll work closely with our Director of Marketing while our Creative Director is out. You will also collaborate with our broader marketing team, who care about craft, fresh ideas, and love a good brainstorm. This role has the potential for full-time hire upon the return of the Creative Director.
What You’ll Do
Design and create monthly thought leadership reports
Design social, email, web and digital campaign assets paired with our report pieces that stop the scroll
Maintain brand standards for Spotlight and our clients, keeping every piece consistent (internal and external)
Lay out presentations, research reports, infographics and data visuals that make dense information easy to scan and tell a compelling story
Produce printed pieces (reports, flyers, collateral, awards, etc.) and get files print-ready when necessary
Create assets & content around our 2027 events (including internal all-hands meetings, and potential external marketing/sales events)
Create assets & content for our internal stakeholders (including monthly event tv graphics, email headers/inserts, internal slide decks, etc.)
Take a project from brief to final files: concept, iterate, take feedback, refine & complete
Keep our templates, asset libraries and file hygiene in great shape so the whole team moves faster
Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders & create content for their overall needs
Embrace Spotlight’s Core Values: Collaboration, Persistence, Honorable, and Kavorka
What You’ll Bring
2-4 years of professional design experience at an agency, in-house or both
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, emphasis in B2B marketing preferred
Solid knowledge of design principles and technical proficiency in design software with a keen eye for typography, hierarchy & detail
Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), plus knowledge working in Google Slides, Asana, AI Tools (Claude) & Hubspot
A portfolio that shows range across digital, print, brand cohesiveness and layout-heavy work
Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
Ability to work in a fast paced environment & work with multiple different projects at once
Clear communication with non-designers, and an open attitude toward feedback
The ability to bring fresh & creative ideas to the table that push our content outside of the box yet remain within brand standard
Nice to have
Experience designing for B2B tech, SaaS or professional services
Data visualization or infographic chops
Basic motion design skills (After Effects or similar), video editing or curiosity about AI design tools
Why you'll like it here
Company Culture. Spotlight takes pride in the care of our employees.
Real Ownership & Trust. We are the experts within our craft.
Variety. At Spotlight, being the sole content creators, there are many different things we get to work on.
We are a fun, smart, growing firm in Kansas City's Crossroads neighborhood, and a consistent recipient of the KC Business Journal's Best Places to Work award. Learn more at spotlight-io.com.
Spotlight is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
About Spotlight
For fourteen years, Spotlight has helped ambitious software companies win the coverage that makes them famous through the practice of Analyst Relations. Over the past year, we have expanded our offerings to include customer engagement, B2B influencer relations and AI influence to build a new category in the market that we call Influence Orchestration. This offer is resonating with B2B businesses and we are growing quickly. We are a founder-led firm based in Kansas City's Crossroads neighborhood.
About the Position
As a contract Graphic Designer at Spotlight, you’ll be helping out the team with their design needs during the absence of the Creative Director during her Maternity leave. This position would be contracted from January through June and would have 30 - 40 hrs of work each week.
During this time, you’ll work to bring the 2027 Marketing Strategy vision to life from a visual standpoint. This will include and is not limited to, monthly marketing reports featuring thought leadership pieces coordinated throughout the business, digital campaign promotional assets through LinkedIn and email, internal and external collateral that stakeholders will take value in.
You’ll work closely with our Director of Marketing while our Creative Director is out. You will also collaborate with our broader marketing team, who care about craft, fresh ideas, and love a good brainstorm. This role has the potential for full-time hire upon the return of the Creative Director.
What You’ll Do
Design and create monthly thought leadership reports
Design social, email, web and digital campaign assets paired with our report pieces that stop the scroll
Maintain brand standards for Spotlight and our clients, keeping every piece consistent (internal and external)
Lay out presentations, research reports, infographics and data visuals that make dense information easy to scan and tell a compelling story
Produce printed pieces (reports, flyers, collateral, awards, etc.) and get files print-ready when necessary
Create assets & content around our 2027 events (including internal all-hands meetings, and potential external marketing/sales events)
Create assets & content for our internal stakeholders (including monthly event tv graphics, email headers/inserts, internal slide decks, etc.)
Take a project from brief to final files: concept, iterate, take feedback, refine & complete
Keep our templates, asset libraries and file hygiene in great shape so the whole team moves faster
Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders & create content for their overall needs
Embrace Spotlight’s Core Values: Collaboration, Persistence, Honorable, and Kavorka
What You’ll Bring
2-4 years of professional design experience at an agency, in-house or both
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, emphasis in B2B marketing preferred
Solid knowledge of design principles and technical proficiency in design software with a keen eye for typography, hierarchy & detail
Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), plus knowledge working in Google Slides, Asana, AI Tools (Claude) & Hubspot
A portfolio that shows range across digital, print, brand cohesiveness and layout-heavy work
Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
Ability to work in a fast paced environment & work with multiple different projects at once
Clear communication with non-designers, and an open attitude toward feedback
The ability to bring fresh & creative ideas to the table that push our content outside of the box yet remain within brand standard
Nice to have
Experience designing for B2B tech, SaaS or professional services
Data visualization or infographic chops
Basic motion design skills (After Effects or similar), video editing or curiosity about AI design tools
Why you'll like it here
Company Culture. Spotlight takes pride in the care of our employees.
Real Ownership & Trust. We are the experts within our craft.
Variety. At Spotlight, being the sole content creators, there are many different things we get to work on.
We are a fun, smart, growing firm in Kansas City's Crossroads neighborhood, and a consistent recipient of the KC Business Journal's Best Places to Work award. Learn more at spotlight-io.com.
Spotlight is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or both
- Portfolio demonstrating completed commercial or client design projects
- Ability to work independently and deliver on deadline without close supervision
- Experience with responsive or digital-first design systems
- Strong communication skills for presenting concepts to non-designer stakeholders
- Associate or bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Contract Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for contract work
Clients reviewing contract designers want to see project-based samples with clear ownership. For each piece, name the deliverable, your specific role, and the outcome. Remove student work or speculative projects unless your professional work is thin.
Call out your tooling clearly
Many contract designer postings filter on specific tools before a human ever reads your resume. List every design tool you use daily in a dedicated skills section, not buried in job bullets, so automated screening flags you correctly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists contract designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the contract terms before accepting
Many contract designer roles differ on deliverable ownership, revision rounds, and kill fees. Confirm those details before you accept, not after. Knowing your answer ahead of time lets you negotiate without stalling the process.
Prepare a rate and project estimate early
Hiring managers for contract roles often ask for a rate or project estimate in the first conversation. Have your hourly rate and a rough scope estimate ready before you apply so you can respond without delay.
Send a focused follow-up after the brief
After an initial brief or design review, follow up within two business days with a short message restating your approach and your next step. Contract clients move fast and a prompt, specific follow-up signals you can manage yourself.
Contract Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most contract designers?
The companies hiring the most contract designers right now include Zymo Research, Iterative Health, and Sony Interactive Entertainment, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in technology, consumer goods, and media.
How many contract designer jobs are remote?
About 77% of contract designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a broader industry shift toward distributed creative teams. UX and digital product design roles are more likely to be fully remote, while brand, packaging, and environmental design roles more often require an on-site or hybrid arrangement.
How do you become a contract designer?
Start by building a portfolio of completed projects that shows your range and process, not just finished images. Develop fluency in at least one industry-standard design tool. Establish a clear working rate and understand basic contract terms like deliverable scope and revision limits. Then apply to contract roles directly and treat early projects as proof of your reliability as much as your craft.
Can you get hired as a contract designer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level contract designer roles do exist, particularly for digital, social, or templated design work. Clients hiring at this level care more about your portfolio than your years on the job, so quality of samples matters more than quantity. Focus on roles specifying junior or entry-level scope, and be transparent about where your experience is growing.
What does the contract designer interview process look like?
Most contract designer interviews involve an initial screening call to confirm your rate, availability, and tool fluency, followed by a portfolio review where you walk through past projects and explain your decisions. Some clients include a brief design exercise or test brief. Final conversations often focus on logistics like timeline, revision expectations, and deliverable format rather than culture fit.
Where can I find and apply to contract designer jobs?
You can find and apply to contract designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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